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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.67, 690.95 and 276.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.67, 690.95 and 276.62 is: 381.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.67 : 690.95 = 276.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.67/690.95 = 276.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.67x = 690.95 × 276.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.67x = 191,129.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,129.21/500.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.75

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